Today I decided to take care of myself. I got up early and worked out. I ate a healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner. There were some stressful situatio... Read more
Today I did a new DVD workout. It was kickboxing bootcamp. To say it was tough was an understatement. I lasted 30 minutes (kickboxing part not warm-up... Read more
Yesterday was a very rough day at work. I was over-whelmed and received little support and in fact had someone who I had just asked for assistance (I... Read more
Back on spark, despite liking other software to track food.
I think I have to focus on the little points and doo dads on this website because I a... Read more
I like to think that I am a caring and compassionate person. I hold the door for others, walk a cart to the corral for a parent with a young child, le... Read more
One thing I have realized through my journey is that it and I are unique. I may share experiences with others but only I have been through that combin... Read more
I loved drinking Coca-Cola. It was my biggest vice (well, that and ice cream).
I have tried numerous times giving it up. The longest I went was... Read more
So I had my surgery on Monday - right during lunchtime.
I'm about to be BRUTALLY honest. If you are considering laser lipo - please make sure yo... Read more
This Saturday is the 4 year anniversary of the most difficult day of my life: my doctor told me I had cancer. I'm not thinking of how rough that time... Read more
I can hardly believe how much better I am feeling after just 3 weeks of working out (30+ min/6 days per week) and eating healthy.
It was so hard... Read more
Saturday, I ran Color me rad. my original intention was to take my little guy with me and make it a family event. However, when Saturday came the... Read more
Today I mowed the lawn. To some people it might not seem a lot but it was the first time in a long time that I didn't feel tired after mowing it.
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I am trying once again to get back on the best path for my health. This time I am developing a strong team to support me (not to say that I didn't hav... Read more
T - 5 days until the big surgery. I'm a little nervous, as I have a friend who just went through the surgery. She said it wasn't fun, but she's managi... Read more
Today, my neighborhood had an event called "Kill the hill" in which you run in the neighborhood and pick a set point. I chose the 4 mile course...I co... Read more
BIG ALARM BELLS. After my birthday late last month, I could not believe it. That 141 was back on the scale -- just a pound shy of where I was... Read more
So I woke up this morning with the intent on having a good Monday. I'm 4 hours into my day, though, and my mood has crashed and burned. I'm trying to... Read more
Hi everyone , since last Friday I have tracked my food and I ask my self every time I eat something "Is this food the most nutritious and can feed my... Read more
Well, I'm sitting here "working" (shhhh don't tell...slow work day) - and decided I'd share a few of my thoughts instead of playing another oh-so-ente... Read more
I have been sort of down the last couple days not sure why. I did get in two really good work outs the last 2 days took Sunday completely off. I did n... Read more
The weekend has started really good. I actually started mine yesterday. I went to lunch with a friend of mine. I need to go do something I haven't soc... Read more
I find it kind of funny that my first major challenge comes on day 44 sense 44 is my favorite #. Last night at work was a mess Our truck was 2hrs late... Read more
I'm just blogging to myself not so much for others to read. I hope if they do it helps them in some way, but I just need to keep myself focused. I hav... Read more
Was the day that I realized that no matter how many people pat you on the back. You still better be doing this for you. Which I am. If I learned anyth... Read more
Seeing as how we seem to have gotten more snow. I pulled out my Pilates chair. I have to say I am totally in love with it. I have no idea why I qui... Read more
I had a goal to make it to the gym for 40 days in a row when I first started. Today was day 40 I'm just coming back from what I would call a lite work... Read more
ummm, i'm alive. apologies for falling off the face of the earth for 2 weeks. so to recap - i got the job (yay!), and spent the last week at corporate... Read more
When I first started just over 30 days ago. I was doing 45-60 minutes on the elliptical I decided I would do something that had a real life feel to it... Read more
I had been so worried, about my knees, about my weight, about the altitude, about it all. But, in the end my vacation turned out okay. Better tha... Read more
Today's workout was a blast. I'm able to use elliptical machine without holding the had rail and I can turn it up to 85 %. I'm feeling better and thin... Read more
104 314 I left work late today, I'm one of those people who does not like when I get off my time frame. I don't freak out about it I just don't like... Read more
Did any of you watch the Biggest Loser this season? If so, the following might be a spoiler (since I'm going to talk about last night's finale).......... Read more
I'm just coming back from the gym and visiting with my Dad. I think I finally have a workout routine that I plan on sticking with for awhile. I know t... Read more
I'm ready for the weekend. Last night at work was busy it was one of those days where I had to lead more than supervise. Which I actually like more. I... Read more
104 I've been at it now for 30 days. The scale has not moved much and I don't see much difference yet, but I feel different inside both mentally and p... Read more
I increased my time on the steps by 5 min and still did it without touching the hand rails. I had a real good workout today I even added 3 knew exerci... Read more
Yesterday I was down and did not feel up to working out. I had to push my way through and I did. Today I had a great workout I burned around 2,000 cal... Read more
Chronic pain can make it difficult to get a good night's sleep but restful sleep helps with pain management. Here's how to break the vicious cycle of pain and sleep.
